Dental Assistant

POSITION DESCRIPTION Reports to: Office Manager FLSA Status:Nonexempt Position Summary: The Dental Assistant is an integral part of Columbia Dental's care team. They provide support to the office and assist the professional dental staff with treatment in providing quality service to those that we serve.Hourly Rate Range:DOE - $17 - $26 per hourGeneral Duties & Responsibilities:Greet and interact with patients in a friendly and empathetic mannerDeliver quality and compassionate care to every patientGuide parents of minors and patients through our processes before treatmentPrepare patient for examination and treatmentSterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, and prepare materials before appointmentsMaintain the cleanliness of their work space before and after each patient including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and disposing of garbageDocument patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chartAssist with suctioning, holding retractors and suture cutting during surgical proceduresSet up and breakdown the operatory post treatment, sterilize instrumentsTake accurate digital dental X-rays including panoramic and 3D cone beamProvide patient education, pre- and post-operative instructionsProvide the highest level of care to our patientsFollow all other instructions and perform any other job-related dutiesSubmit order requests for suppliesTravel to other Columbia Dental locations to provide coverage when requested by ManagerResponsible for adhering to all government regulations and company standardsOther relevant duties and responsibilities as assignedQualifications & Skills:Detail orientedExcellent interpersonal communication skillsExcellent organizational skills to effectively handle multiple tasksDemonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamworkSelf-motivated with the ability to exceed patient expectationsAble to pass background checksCPR is a plusEducation:Required: Certified Dental Assistant or DANB Infection Control Certificate and DANB Radiation Health and Safety CertificateBenefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401(k)Physical Demands:Ability to be physically mobile (stand, walk, reach, climb, bend) and also the ability to stand for prolonged periods throughout the day/work hours when neededManual dexterity sufficient to operate medical equipment, keyboard, copier, telephone, and the ability to write/typeMust be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds occasionally*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Note: The organization reserves the right to change the responsibilities and duties of this or any position at any time due to business necessity, with or without notice. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the sole duties and responsibilities required of any particular position within the organization. Employees may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically listed on this job description. Columbia Dental is an equal opportunity employer.